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John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 7th Baron Talbot, KG (c. 1387 – 17 July 1453), known as "Old Talbot", was an English nobleman and a noted military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He was the most renowned in England and most feared in France of the English captains in the last stages of the conflict.
John Talbot, 1st earl of Shrewsbury (born c. 1384—died July 17, 1453, Castillon, Fr.) was the chief English military commander against the French during the final phase of the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453).
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John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford was born at Bletchmore, in Shropshire. He was the second son of Sir Richard Talbot 4th Baron Talbot, of Goodrich castle, in Herefordshire and Ankaret le Strange, 7th Baroness Strange of Blackmere.
Jun 2, 2023 · Who was John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury? Talbot was perhaps the greatest English military commander during the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. He was born at some point between 1384 and 1387 and was the son of Richard Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of Goodrich Castle, and the lady Ankaret, the daughter of another powerful noble.
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Jun 27, 2018 · Talbot was the most renowned in England and most feared in France of the English captains in the last stages of the Hundred Years War. Having fought briefly under Henry V, he returned to France in 1427, where he served until his death at Castillon in 1453.
John, ‘Old Talbot’, the first earl of Shrewsbury, was among the most successful military leaders during the first half of the 15 th century. He was Shropshire born with Norman, Welsh and Irish ancestry.
JOHN TALBOT, 1ST EARL OF SHREWSBURY, a famous commander, was born at Blechmore, in Shropshire. He was the second son of Sir Richard Talbot of Goodrich castle, in Herefordshire; and on the death of his elder brother, Sir Gilbert, he became heir to that family.
